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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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